Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2018

     

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COLL 131 001 (CRN: 25257)

NARRATIVE IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Long Title: NARRATIVE IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA: THE MECHANICS OF STORYTELLING IN VIDEO GAMES (MCMURTRY)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Holcomb, Rae J.
Meeting: 7:00PM - 8:00PM W (8-JAN-2018 - 20-APR-2018) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 6
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 10:42AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
2-MAY-2018  
2:00PM - 5:00PM W
 
Description: How does one convey narrative in an inherently interactive medium? In this course, students will engage with video games through an analytical lens to explore how game designers use mechanics, content, and the mind of the player to shape a game’s central thesis.